About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that semaglutide was not associated with an increased risk of eye disorders or diabetic retinopathy. Despite the fact that an association between semaglutide treatment and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) was found, current evidence remains insufficient to establish definitive conclusions regarding its association with NAION. Further studies with larger sample sizes and adequate evaluation of NAION are warranted to clarify this potential risk.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Fernando Gerchman, MD, PhD, email fgerchman@hcpa.edu.br.
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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2025.2489)
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